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Philippians 1

Philippians 1:6

Thanksgiving and Prayer · Philippians 1:3–11
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Translations

Modern
…being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.
Traditional
Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:
Literal
…being persuaded of this very thing, that the One having begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Christ Jesus.
Latin
Confidens hoc ipsum, quia qui cœpit in vobis opus bonum, perficiet usque in diem Christi Jesu:

Original

Greek
English
…being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.

Notes

Philippians 1:6

He who began a good work in you: It is God who starts his saving work in people (see Romans 9:16; Ephesians 1:3–8, 11; 2:4–10). Because God is the one who began it, we can trust that God will continue changing believers to become more like his Son (see Romans 8:29; Ephesians 4:13, 15).

Philippians 1:4–6

Paul felt joy because the Philippians partnered with him to spread the good news about Jesus. Paul was confident that God would continue his good work in them.

Philippians 1:3–11

Paul thanks God for the recipients and prays for them. This is Paul's usual practice when writing letters.

Parallels

1 Corinthians 1:4–9 Colossians 1:3–14

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

Assurance Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Day Philippians, Letter to the Second Coming of Christ Spirit of God

Topics

Assurance: Saints Privileged to Have, of Continuance in Grace Assurance: Saints Privileged to Have: Continuance in Grace Becoming More Like Christ Being Confident Blessing: Spiritual, from God Called by God Come as you Are Don't Give Up Feeling Worthless Finishing Well Finishing What you Start Fruitfulness God's Plan Grace of God: Growth In Graduation How to Wait on God Overconfidence Perseverance: General Scriptures Concerning Perseverance: Maintained Through: The Power of God Persistence Personal Growth Plans for the Future Regeneration: General Scriptures Concerning Retirement Spiritual Growth The Future The Second Coming of Christ: Shall be Preserved To Transformation Transforming your Heart